CTA: 2021 U.S. TV Sales To Decline In Units But Grow In Revenue
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released its mid-year industry forecasts study predicting retail sales revenue for the U.S. tech industry will reach a record-breaking $487 billion by the end of the year, reflecting a 7.5% jump from a year ago. The forecast is expecting…
7” OLED Version Of Nintendo Switch To Hit Stores Oct. 8th
Video game giant Nintendo revealed Tuesday that it plans to deliver to market on October 8th, an OLED-based version of its popular Nintendo Switch hybrid portable/console based gaming platform. The new OLED variant will feature “a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen with vivid colors and crisp…
Review: Panasonic SC-HTB01 Soundbar Aids Hearing For Games
Panasonic isn’t exactly known for its gaming expertise, but it has been known for decades as an expert at developing excellent sounding audio equipment, often at a very good value. In that tradition, the company’s recently introduced the SoundSlayer Gaming Speaker (SC-HTB01), which impressed us…
TCL Bows `OD Zero’ Ultra -Thin Mini LED, 6 Series 8K TVs
TCL introduced Monday some of its 2021 TV plans including its next-generation of Mini-LED TVs using a new ultra-slim panel technology called “OD Zero.” The company also announced one of the first wireless soundbars bearing the new Roku TV Ready wireless reference design certification for…
Hisense, Fnatic Team Up For Gaming
With the arrival of next-generation video game consoles due in November, and the focus shifting toward next-generation TVs with advanced gaming support, pairing between leading TV brands and esports franchises is becoming more and more prevalent. Such is the case through the announcement Thursday that…
Google Pushes Connected TV In Android TV 11 OS
Although many 2020 TV models based on the Android TV platform have just caught up to the Android TV v.9 Pie OS, system developer Google is officially extending its latest Android 11 OS to the Android TV platform. The news came in a Google blog…
Next-Gen. Xbox Series X, S Available For Pre-Orders Today
It’s the first day of Fall and the Holidays are right around the corner. Of course that means one thing — new videogames are coming (and Santa’s tongue is firmly in cheek). To help ensure that certain someone (like you) finds a new Xbox Series…
Sony Reveals Pricing On PlayStation 5, Accessories
Sony on Wednesday released pricing and availability dates on the much-anticipated new PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, which will run $499.99 and $399.99, respectively, when they hit stores in the United States on November 12th. Sony said pre-orders on the next-generation consoles will…
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